Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is nestled on the southern edge of Cotswolds in the attractive stone-built village of Crudwell. Set in the heart of the charming peaceful countryside surrounding Cirencester, this privately owned and operated hotel is a 10-minute drive from the picturesque Cotswolds Water Park and Westonbirt Arboretum. Each individual room at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel features tea/coffee making facilities, an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, and a TV. The modern classic Bar and Bistro restaurant reflect the style of a independant freehouse hotel. Enjoy traditional standards of service and hospitality in a delightful, informal setting. All ingredients are locally sourced and guests can also enjoy great beers and fine wines and good food and dine outside in the terraced walled gardens. We offer free parking in our 3 large carparks. The Cotswold towns of Tetbury, Bibury, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bath and Bourton-on-the-Water are all 25 miles radius from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisp555
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Reception is beautiful and a good location for exploring the Cotswolds. Hotel is dog friendly and we enjoyed seeing all the guest's dogs. All the staff were very attentive and provided great service.
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff though a little busier than expected especially with a country bumpkin 🐕!!! Haha.Nice fields across the road with a stream for dog exercise for an active pup.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were Great , staff very friendly Food was Fab

Managed by Pettifers Freehouse Hotel & Sasa's fusion Bar & Kitchen

Company review score: 9.1Based on 780 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are all huge dog lovers ( all animals really, Owner's a Vets Daughter!!) and are very happy for Guests to bring along their beloved hounds - PLEASE do contact us before booking to ensure we have Dog Friendly rooms available, it cannot be guaranteed post booking . Your Dog(s) may join you in the Bar & Stoneroom for both our classic Cotswold breakfasts & Sasa's menus served there for Dinner. We've been here for 18 years in July 2024 and have welcomed over 100,000 Guests in that time , now we're looking forward to You being next !

Property information

Welcome to our bit of Cotswold History & Charm - Pettifers & Sons dated back to 16th C , famous Vetinerary Apothecaries tending to the Cotswold valued livestock of yester-year - now our building house lovely hotel guests as a family owned Independent hotel. This Summer we have Introduced a new Anglo-Indian Fusion style of cuisine, Sasa's Indian Bar & Kitchen now operate our food & beverage offer independently to the Hotel - Indian Kitchen serve beautiful & interesting British Indian fusion dishes in a variety of classics, small plates, sizzling plates, Taco's with a twist, Indie-burgers, voluminous flatbreads, tempting bowls and much, much more. Only 5 minutes by car from Kemble train station, and 15 minutes from junction 17 of the M4. 3 large and free off-road car parks , space for bicycles and we can even organise local Stabling.

Neighbourhood information

We are situated in the an ideal location for visiting areas of interest. Malmesbury 'the oldest borough in England' with the 12th Century Abbey and the Abbey House Gardens,Tetbury with Highgrove House and Westonbirt Arboretum with it's new STIHL treetop walkway are all within 10 minutes drive from the hotel. We are on the west side of the fabulous Cotswold Water Park with its 140+ great lakes, SSSI reserves, coarse & fly fishing, bird watching, cycling , miles of footpaths alongside the Thames , horse riding , diving and the popular Keynes Country Park and Beach !!! Slightly further, but still close enough for a day out is Slimbridge wildlife reserve , Bath and shopping, Cheltenham , Stow-on-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water , Chipping Camden and much, much more!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Pettifers Freehouse Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Pettifers Freehouse Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We are a very Pet friendly Hotel and they can join you throughout your stay so please use the Special Request box during the booking process to advise you would like to bring your Pets so we can allocate the right room.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Pettifers Freehouse Hotel

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • Yes, Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours

  • The prices at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is 700 yards from the centre of Crudwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Pettifers Freehouse Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.